Michelle Circelli, a Senior Research Officer with the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) in Adelaide, has been selected as the Fulbright Professional Scholar in Vocational Education and Training, and will undertake three months of research into measuring the success of adult literacy and numeracy programs in the US.
Early trend estimates for trade and non-trade commencements in apprenticeships show a downward trend, according to figures released today.
Employers across the country will be contacted in the coming weeks as part of the Survey of Australian Employers to identify the ways they meet their skill needs and how effective these strategies are.
Indigenous students with a strong cultural identity are more likely to participate and achieve in education and training and the labour market, says a new report released today.
A broader ‘vocation’ view of careers rather than a segmented approach may improve educational pathways and career transition according to a suite of research published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
More young Australians are taking part in education and training, and participation in vocational education training at school has grown, according to the report Young people in education and training 2011.
Increasing proportions of vocational education and training (VET) graduates are studying to gain extra skills for their current job or in response to job requirements.
Indigenous Australians are happier at school and just as likely to go on to university once they receive a tertiary admissions rank when compared to non-Indigenous Australians, says a new paper published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
‘Skill sets’ could assist the vocational education and training (VET) system meet industry needs, according to new research.
The number of people starting apprenticeships and traineeships has decreased in the September quarter 2012 according to early estimates out today.
When choosing between an associate degree or advanced diploma, students are wise to keep their end point in mind, suggests a new report by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Students generally benefit from completing a vocational qualification, although the pay-off varies considerably, according to a new report by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Financial information for 2011 for Australia’s public vocational education and training (VET) system has been released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research has released the Australian apprentice and trainee statistics for the March quarter 2012.
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has today released Apprentices and trainees 2012—early trend estimates, June quarter.
Ms Sue Fergusson has been appointed to the role of General Manager Research at the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Attrition rates are declining for trainees but not for trade apprentices according to new data released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees 2011.
Employer size matters when it comes to apprentice completion rates, says a newly released report from National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Globally recognised artist and arts advocate, Robyn Archer AO considers crunch points in arts education in Australia’s education system tomorrow at the 21st National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference in Adelaide.
International skills expert, Professor David Finegold, will give insights into the rapidly growing education and training markets of China and India and what this means for Australian training providers and industries tomorrow at the 21st National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference.